Grammar: Prepositions & Articles Flashcards

1
Q

What preposition is used for cities, countries, and islands without articles?
to Berlin, to Greece

A

nach (e.g., nach Berlin, nach Griechenland)

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2
Q

What preposition is used for countries with articles?
die Schweiz, die Türkei

A

in (e.g., in die Schweiz, in die Türkei)

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3
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What preposition is used for islands when emphasizing the geographical feature?

A

auf (e.g., auf die Insel Kreta)
I’m going to the island of Crete

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4
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What preposition is used for movement (going somewhere)?

A

in + accusative (e.g., Ich gehe in die Schule)

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5
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What preposition and case is used for location (being somewhere)?

A

in + dative (e.g., Ich bin in der Schule)

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6
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What preposition is used for ‘at’ or ‘on’ (e.g., at the sea, on the wall)?

A

an (e.g., Ich gehe ans Meer, Das Bild hängt an der Wand)

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7
Q

What preposition is used for ‘on’ (e.g., on the table)?

A

auf (e.g., Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch)

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8
Q

What preposition is used ‘to’ a person’s place?
I go to Paul

A

zu (e.g., Er geht zu Paul)

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9
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What preposition is used for ‘from’?

A

von (e.g., Er kommt von Paul)

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10
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What preposition is used for days and times of day (e.g., on Monday, in the evening)?

A

am (e.g., am Montag, am Abend)

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11
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What preposition is used for months, seasons, and years?

A

im (e.g., im Juni, im Winter, im Jahr 2020)

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12
Q

What preposition is used for specific times (e.g., at 5:00 PM)?

A

um (e.g., um 17:00)

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13
Q

What preposition is used for time ranges (e.g., from 8 AM to 4 PM)?

A

von…bis (e.g., von 8 bis 16 Uhr)

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14
Q

What is the difference between ‘nach’ and ‘in’?

A

Use ‘nach’ for cities, countries, and islands without articles (e.g., nach Berlin). Use ‘in’ for countries with articles (e.g., in die Schweiz).

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15
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What is the difference between ‘auf’ and ‘in’?

A

Use ‘auf’ for islands when emphasizing the geographical feature (e.g., auf die Insel Kreta). Use ‘in’ for cities and countries (e.g., in die Stadt).

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16
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What is the difference between ‘am’ and ‘im’?

A

Use ‘am’ for days and times of day (e.g., am Montag). Use ‘im’ for months, seasons, and years (e.g., im Juni).

17
Q

Translate: Take the cup out of the cabinet.

A

Nimm die Tasse aus dem Schrank.

18
Q

Translate: He is at the doctor because he has a toothache.

A

Er ist bei dem Arzt, denn er hat Zahnschmerzen.

19
Q

Translate: They are driving to Berlin tomorrow.

A

Sie fahren morgen nach Berlin.

20
Q

Translate: They are flying to Greece.

A

Sie fliegen nach Griechenland.

21
Q

Translate: They are driving to Switzerland.

A

Sie fahren in die Schweiz.

22
Q

Translate: I am going to school.

A

Ich gehe in die Schule.

23
Q

Translate: I am driving to the island of Crete.

A

Ich fahre auf die Insel Kreta.

24
Q

Translate: They are in Switzerland.

A

Sie sind in der Schweiz.

25
Q

Translate: I am at school.

A

Ich bin in der Schule.

26
Q

Translate: I am on the island of Crete.

A

Ich bin auf der Insel Kreta.

27
Q

Translate: I am going to the sea.

A

Ich gehe ans Meer.

28
Q

Translate: The picture is hanging on the wall.

A

Das Bild hängt an der Wand.

29
Q

Translate: The book is on the table.

A

Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.

30
Q

Translate: He is going to Paul’s.

A

Er geht zu Paul.

31
Q

Translate: He is coming from Paul’s.

A

Er kommt von Paul.

32
Q

Translate: On Monday, I have German class.

A

Am Montag habe ich Deutschunterricht.

33
Q

Translate: I am coming in the evening.

A

Ich komme am Abend.

34
Q

Translate: In winter, you can’t swim.

A

Im Winter kann man nicht schwimmen.

35
Q

Translate: In June, you can swim.

A

Im Juni kann man schwimmen.

36
Q

Translate: I work from 8 AM to 4 PM.

A

Von 8 bis 16 Uhr arbeite ich.

37
Q

Translate: He is visiting me at 5:00 PM.

A

Er besucht mich um 17:00.